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A swirl of sour cream or yogurt and cubes of avocado with lime can help tame the spice of a soup that turns out hotter than expected.

Can’t stand the heat? How to rescue a spicier-than-expected recipe

The recipe was called Warming Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup — a perfect winter dish. It was not called Hot as Hades Tomato and Pinto Bean Soup. And yet that’s exactly where we landed.

When Taylor Swift raises a glass, her fans notice. A bottle of Sancerre glimpsed in a her docuseries “The End of an Era” immediately sold out in the United States.

Where wine and (pop) culture meet

One way to choose wine is in exploration of wine’s role in human culture. It may be in art or politics or even involve the biggest pop star in the known universe. Here are some examples of wine and our culture, a unique union of man, plant and planet.

Leaving the skin on makes for an incredibly crisp layer on top in this Broiled Salmon With Horseradish Sauce.

Is it necessary to remove salmon skin?

Whether — and when — you remove salmon skin is largely a matter of personal preference. So no, it’s typically not mandatory. In fact, there are plenty of reasons to leave it on.

Two coyotes pause in Yankee Woods, a Cook County forest preserve near Tinley Park.

Why there is a lot of coyote activity this time of year

They live among us year-round, although there is a better chance now of spotting or encountering coyotes in your travels. Here’s why.

Books and clothing, yes; old TV sets, no. Organizations such as Goodwill and Salvation Army have different rules about what kinds of donations they will accept. The Goodwill store in Batavia is on Randall Road.

Spring cleaning? Do’s and don’ts for dropping off items at donation centers

For those doing some spring cleaning and decluttering, here are some do’s and don’ts for donating items to organizations such as Salvation Army and Goodwill.

On Sunday, March 8, auctioneer Jim Kassner leads an auction of up to 50 highly-prized dahlia tubers contributed by fellow Central States Dahlia Society members.

Home & garden calendar, March 3-14

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like creating seasonal palettes, permaculture, and more, as well as an auction of dahlia tubers.

Vivian Tu makes entertaining videos about personal finance on her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF.”

‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips

Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known for her TikTok account, “Your Rich BFF," where she makes entertaining videos about personal finance. Topics include how to negotiate your salary and practical tips for dealing with credit card debt.